MAN HELD FOR KILLING FATHER AND INJURING HIS MOTHER

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS): A man was held for killing his 55-year-old father and injuring his mother over a property dispute here, police said on Monday.

Digamber Singh on Sunday night shot his father Nahar Singh, a former CRPF personnel, and injured his mother Suman, 53, during a conflict over property in Sainik Enclave part-III in Desh Bandhu Gupta Nagar here.

“Nahar Singh, who was taken to Rao Tula Ram hospital with a bullet injury on his chest, later succumbed to his injuries. His wife is still in a critical condition,” a senior police officer said.

Five empty cartridges were recovered from the spot. Digamber Singh was later arrested from the spot, the officer said.